Electrical Supply

  • All temporary electrical installations for exhibitions and events at ADNEC are required to comply with “The Electricity Wiring Regulations issued by the Regulation and Supervision Bureau for the Water, Wastewater and Electricity Sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.” (The Wiring Regulations) and “The Abu Dhabi EHSMS Regulatory Framework EHS Regulatory Instrument Code of Practice EHS RI – 15.0 Electrical Safety” (EHSMS)
  • Organisers MUST appoint an electrical contractor of their choice who have satisfactorily demonstrated the required level of competency to undertake temporary electrical installations for exhibition and event purposes at ADNECR (If you are unsure of the competency status of your proposed electrical contractor please contact your Event Planning Manager)
  • All temporary electrical installations for exhibitions and events shall be tested and inspected by the electrical contractor prior to submitting a request for activation of the mains supply. Any installations found to be sub-standard or not passing the inspection and test will not be activated by the Venue Mains Service provider until the appropriate remedial action has been taken to rectify any faults identified and the installation has been re-tested and inspected.
  • Neither ADNEC or it’s nominated Venue Mains Service provider will accept responsibility for:
    • Delays in activating the mains supply to any installation found to be unsatisfactory or where insufficient time has been allowed for test and inspection
    • Any faults discovered in the exhibition or event due to electrical modifications after testing & activation of the mains supply
  • The connection of all appliances to electrical circuits shall only be permitted by means of plugs and sockets as defined in “The Wiring Regulations”.
  • All joints, connections, terminations and fixings, etc., must be made using accessories which are specifically designed for use with the type of cable installed. In ALL such cases insulated screwed connections shall be used, and shall be fully enclosed in totally insulated enclosures.   
  • Electrical contractors MUST ensure that all distribution boards and fused isolator switchgear are installed in areas that are easily accessible and conspicuous. This is essential to allow inspection and quick isolation of final circuits in the event of any fault developing that requires rectification. Such isolating switchgear must not be positioned in a box, on top of shell scheme, or in any other inaccessible locations that makes access difficult
  • Organisers nominated electrical contractors have a legal responsibility to ensure the integrity of their electrical installations at the venue which includes connections by exhibitors and other users to the final circuits installed by them.
  • Any electrical installation considered unsafe by ADNEC or its nominated Venue Mains Service provider – at their sole discretion, will not be energised until the appropriate remedial action is completed.
  • Electrical mains supply cables must be ordered from ADNEC or its nominated Venue Mains Service provider by exhibition or event organisers, their nominated electrical contractors, or other nominated representatives. Electrical orders will only be accepted in writing and should be submitted using the standard ADNEC mains order form, copies of which are available from your Event Planning Manager. All orders must be accompanied by a dimensional plan showing the location and orientation within the halls of the required supplies. Neither ADNEC nor its nominated Venue Mains Service provider will accept responsibility for any costs incurred for the re-location of mains supply cables unless an adequate location plan is submitted with the order.
  • Persons responsible for the design and layout of the exhibition or event should acquaint themselves with the location of the floor electrical service trenches or service pits in the halls used to install mains supplies. These service ducts/pits are shown on the floor plan layout. ADNEC cannot guarantee the availability of mains electrical services to areas not served by these service trenches or pits.  
  • The nominal electrical supply at ADNEC for use on temporary exhibition and event installations is 230V single phase / 400V three phase at 50Hz frequency
  • Any exhibited appliance which falls outside the Venues standard tariff electrical supply ratings must be clearly and unambiguously marked.
  • Appropriate temporary supplies for build-up and breakdown should be ordered.
  • Cables may not be plugged into venue sockets and / or trailed across gangways during show open periods.
  • It is important to note that once a show has ended, stand power will be turned off half an hour after the show closes and will not be turned back on.  If power is required later than the scheduled time this MUST be ordered in advance.